Director of Sports & Aquatics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification achieved within first six months of employment.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of recreational programs) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff and volunteers.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Experience working in a Y (or similar) membership organization.
• Proven results in increasing program quality and growth through exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week with irregular work hours, if needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Will work seasonally in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions, including heat and humidity.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a positive team-environment.
• Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.

Essential Functions

• Manages all sports and aquatics programming including; developing and monitoring program budgets to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to evaluate program effectiveness and participation; securing, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate program spaces; planning and coordinating activities, workshops, and events; and ensuring materials and resources are available and well maintained.
• Ensures programs and services meet community needs by supervising existing program activities, establishing new initiatives, and expanding services within the community as appropriate.
• Aids in marketing and distribution of program information to increase awareness and engagement.
• Safeguards compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures organizational program standards are met and that all safety procedures are followed.
• Recruits, hires, and develops a diverse staff and volunteer teams. Provides onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, and ongoing performance evaluation to support a high-quality staff and volunteer experience.
• Develops and implements structured programming for sports and aquatics including but not limited to; youth basketball leagues, camps and clinics, adult sports leagues, soccer, volleyball, swim lessons, and American Red Cross certification courses.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with staff, parents and caregivers, schools, and community organizations (e.g., licensing agencies, school administration, park districts, and social service providers) to maximize program impact; maintains clear, consistent communication within area of responsibility.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and passion for aquatics, sports, and recreation.
• Maintains safety standards for staff, volunteers, and participants in alignment with state, federal, and local YMCA policies and best practices.
• Organizes or participates in organizational activities such as committees, special events, and fundraising initiatives.
• Aids the Properties Team in day-to-day and annual maintenance of the outdoor pools and pool house.